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as in actress
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)
my sister went to drama school to become an actor
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as in participant
one who takes part in something
Benjamin Franklin was a major actor in many of the events leading up to the founding of our nation
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Recent Examples of actor
And Tom Holland is said to be starring in a fourth Spider-Man movie despite the actor's public reservations about returning the role.
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Alejandra shared a photo of her and the Runaway Bride actor posing with the Goya Award between their heads while traveling back to their home base in Madrid on a private airplane.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the actors have been spotted in public together on several occasions.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Based on the seminal novel by Walter Mosley, Jonathan Majors was originally attached to star in the project but was dropped after the actor was accused of assaulting and harassing his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Alejandra shared a photo of her and the Runaway Bride actor posing with the Goya Award between their heads while traveling back to their home base in Madrid on a private airplane.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the actors have been spotted in public together on several occasions.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Based on the seminal novel by Walter Mosley, Jonathan Majors was originally attached to star in the project but was dropped after the actor was accused of assaulting and harassing his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for actor
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Release date, cast, more Queen Latifah, Adrien Brody, Kerry Washington, more stars flock to Thom Browne's NYFW show 'Really bummed out:' Beverly Ortega explains sudden departure from 'The Bachelor' Who are the best actress nominees this year?—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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In 2009, the actress reprised her role on the CW's version of the show.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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About 3 out 4 participants were women, 68 percent had a college degree, and 94 percent were white.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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By offering compensation at $20 an hour, CRED NYC removes this barrier and opens doors for participants who might otherwise be shut out of these opportunities.—
Keith Howard,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Four players were announced as the next class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Eagles’ injury report listed three players as limited: Defensive end Brandon Graham (triceps), receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and offensive lineman Nick Gates (groin).—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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The film stars Rizwan as Aden, a young thespian trapped in a series of nightmarish auditions who decides to forge his own path after facing multiple rejections.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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The thespian is the first transgender performer to be Oscar-nominated for Best Actress for her role in Emilia Pérez.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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